Falls Festival Byron Bay 2015: Joey Badass charged with assault

US rapper Joey Badass (or Bada$$) has been charged with assault after allegedly punching a security guard in the face at the Falls Music Festival near Byron Bay.

Badass, whose real name is Jo-Vaughn Jalani Virginie, was about to take to the stage on Friday when he was approached by the guard at around 8.30pm.

Joey Bada$$ has reportedly lashed out at a security guard at Falls Festival in Bryon Bay.

Badass reportedly lashed out after he was challenged by the guard.

"A 20-year-old man was allegedly punched in the face by a man while working as a security guard at the festival," confirmed a police spokeswoman. "The man was treated for a broken nose and other facial injuries."

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Badass was arrested by Byron Bay Police after his performance and charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

"He was refused bail and appeared at Lismore Bail Court on Saturday," said the spokeswoman.

Badass has been bailed to appear at Byron Bay Local Court on March 19.

Badass, from Brooklyn, is part of the Pro Era collective and about to release his debut album B.4.Da.$$.